Saturday, October 18, 2008

TV: Pushing Daisies

STARRING: Lee Pace (Wonderfalls), Chi McBride (Boston Public), Kristin Chenoweth (West Wing, Wicked)
CREATOR: Bryan Fuller (Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, Heroes)
PLOT: A pie maker, who has the ability to bring people back to life for one minute, solves murder cases with a private investigator who knows his secret.


FIVE OBSERVATIONS
4 Hands down the strongest returning show of the season. There is no sophomore slump for this show.
4 Emerson Cod and Olive Snook have been given some of the most funny lines and emotional moments this season. They both possess an astounding range.
4 Its rich musical score and high-production cinematography make Pushing Daisies seem like a mini fantasy fairy-tale film, every week.
4 I’m loving how the mystery of the week is often a metaphor for what is happening in the main characters’ lives.
4 For some strange reason, the viewership for this show is down this season, which may get it cancelled. What’s up with that? This is the perfect escapist show after a hard day at work.

RECOMMENDATION
Must See (people might not be talking about it, but you could)

COMING SOON
TV reviews of My Own Worst Enemy, Life on Mars
(I need at least three episodes to properly review them. Stay tuned.)

1 comment:

Deb said...

Mark - I love this show too. From the very first episode - which I randomly happened to catch I've been a follower! Incredible writing, acting, and whimsy!